It should surprise no one that Dominionist Mike Johnson’s change of heart on Ukraine was bought by suggesting to him that it could serve his religious agenda.
They passed separate aid packages for Ukraine and Israel. They could have done all the aid packages in one lump, but House Republicans voted it down on Trump’s orders.
The speculation is that with Trump’s criminal trial in session in New York, he doesn’t have the capacity to micromanage Republicans on the Hill. So this was Magic Mike’s first opportunity to pass the bill unobstructed, even if it required Democrats to assist.
Surveillance cameras showed a man walk up to the building soon after 4 a.m. on April 8 wearing a face covering, tactical vest and gloves, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI. The man then ignited an improvised explosive device, threw it at the main entrance then ran away. The bomb partially detonated, resulting...
…In 2022, Stephen Wolfe (no relation to William) published a book called “The Case for Christian Nationalism.” The book was published by Canon Press, a publishing house that began as a ministry of Wilson’s church. Stephen K. Bannon, the Trump adviser, reportedly had a copy of the book stacked on his table....
It’s mostly good news all around. Evangelicals are the only ones who are managing to hold their ground, so that’s bad. But “Unaffiliated” which includes atheists, agnostics, and “Nones” are up from 21% in 2013 to 26% in 2023. We continue to be the fastest-growing demographic in the US. Furthermore, an increasing...
Dawkins stopped representing us a long, long time ago. He made some good points for a while, and then got so enamored of his own celebrity that he stopped being skeptical of his own thoughts. It’s sad to watch his decline, but he’s no longer relevant.
I don’t agree with that statement, because both on paper and in practice, Christianity is no better or worse than Islam. The only reason Christians aren’t slaughtering homosexuals and transgender people the same way is because they’ve been leashed by secularism. It’s not that they haven’t or don’t want to again. It’s that they know they can’t get away with it – yet.
Look at organizations like Seven Mountains and other Dominionist groups promoting Christian Nationalism. It’s not a coincidence that Kevin Swanson regularly sees Republican office holders at his “Kill the Gays” rallies. They don’t hate Islamic theocracies because of the theocracy part. It’s that they’re jealous of their religious power and want to surpass it.
It’s easy to roll one’s eyes as the self-serving dramatics of MAGA voters using false claims of victimhood as cover for their ugly views. But, as the threatening language in Greene’s tweet shows, this “woe is us” act is deeply dangerous. The hyperbolic conspiracy theories and dehumanizing language serve to convince...
They have money, they have influence, they have charisma, and they have technical expertise. And they’re using to pursue a theocratic America, even if they have to kill anyone who gets in their way.
…it’s time to consider the strong possibility that Trump’s disdain towards the practice and theological beliefs of Christianity is not a surprise to his followers. It’s likely a selling point that Trump’s version of “Christianity” is void of faith and morality. His pitch to his followers has a certain appeal: They...
That’s the story they’ve been telling themselves so long that nobody really knows for sure. They certainly didn’t allow any other narrative once they took control of every government they could.
“An army of Jesus”: Inside Mike Johnson’s come-to-Jesus moment ahead of Ukraine reversal (www.salon.com)
It should surprise no one that Dominionist Mike Johnson’s change of heart on Ukraine was bought by suggesting to him that it could serve his religious agenda.
We lost a great man today (whyevolutionistrue.com)
Daniel Dennett, philosopher, atheist, and one of the tongue-in-cheek “Horsemen” of atheism, died today. He was 82.
Oklahoma man arrested after authorities say he threw a pipe bomb at Satanic Temple in Massachusetts (apnews.com)
Surveillance cameras showed a man walk up to the building soon after 4 a.m. on April 8 wearing a face covering, tactical vest and gloves, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI. The man then ignited an improvised explosive device, threw it at the main entrance then ran away. The bomb partially detonated, resulting...
Brave toddler, 3, tried to escape and told mom 'I love you' while being 'exorcised' to death in church as prosecutors finally try to bring evil parents and grandfather to justice (www.dailymail.co.uk)
The Christian Nationalist Hydra: In Era of Trump, Christian Nationalism Has Many Faces (talkingpointsmemo.com)
FTA:...
What Exactly Do the Christian Nationalists Want? (talkingpointsmemo.com)
…In 2022, Stephen Wolfe (no relation to William) published a book called “The Case for Christian Nationalism.” The book was published by Canon Press, a publishing house that began as a ministry of Wilson’s church. Stephen K. Bannon, the Trump adviser, reportedly had a copy of the book stacked on his table....
PRRI study reveals Christian decline, unaffiliated growth (rolltodisbelieve.com)
It’s mostly good news all around. Evangelicals are the only ones who are managing to hold their ground, so that’s bad. But “Unaffiliated” which includes atheists, agnostics, and “Nones” are up from 21% in 2013 to 26% in 2023. We continue to be the fastest-growing demographic in the US. Furthermore, an increasing...
The opiate of dehumanizing the enemy (rolltodisbelieve.com)
Captain Cassidy examines yet another Christian expressing pity for non-believers who must be somehow deficient to explain non-belief.
No, America Doesn’t Need a MAGA ‘Day of Christian Visibility’ (nymag.com)
Pity the poor unseen majority who shove their religion in our faces every day. Won’t someone think of them?
Richard Dawkins says Christianity is "fundamentally decent," but Islam "is not" (www.friendlyatheist.com)
cross-posted from: midwest.social/post/10663972...
Trump and GOP use a fake panic about a "trans" Easter to justify their Christian nationalism (www.salon.com)
It’s easy to roll one’s eyes as the self-serving dramatics of MAGA voters using false claims of victimhood as cover for their ugly views. But, as the threatening language in Greene’s tweet shows, this “woe is us” act is deeply dangerous. The hyperbolic conspiracy theories and dehumanizing language serve to convince...
Meet the viral gun influencers pushing a hardline Christian beliefs (www.motherjones.com)
They have money, they have influence, they have charisma, and they have technical expertise. And they’re using to pursue a theocratic America, even if they have to kill anyone who gets in their way.
Trump Bibles make a mockery of Christianity — which is why MAGA will eat them up (www.salon.com)
…it’s time to consider the strong possibility that Trump’s disdain towards the practice and theological beliefs of Christianity is not a surprise to his followers. It’s likely a selling point that Trump’s version of “Christianity” is void of faith and morality. His pitch to his followers has a certain appeal: They...
View Hosts Taken Aback By Trump Selling Bibles: ‘It’s Blasphemous!’ (www.mediaite.com)
Could Trump’s attempt to pander to evangelicals backfire? We can only hope.
Trump Compares Himself To Jesus Christ In Post Citing Scriptural Prayer Calling On God To Kill One's Enemies - Joe.My.God. (www.joemygod.com)